M0338 - Pantothenic acid 2,4-di-O-β-D-galactopyranoside

CAS Number: 137-08-6 (pantothenic acid aglycone)

Description:
Analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) releases pantothenic acid upon action of β-galactosidase enzyme activity.

Application:
Pantothenic acid is a common component of tissue culture media and Pantothenic acid 2,4-di-O-β-D-Galactopyranoside can be used to select for lacZ transfected cells in culture.